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701 Alton Avenue
Reading, PA 19605
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Baths
0
Acres
0.07
Interior SqFt
1,596
Age
76
Heating
Oil
Cooling
N/A
Water
Public
Sewer
Public
Garages
1
Taxes (2025)
3,209
Additional Details Below

Description

Property to be AUCTIONED!!! Opportunity Awaits in Reading City – Semi-Detached Fixer Upper with Great Potential! Bring your vision to this spacious semi-detached home located in the heart of Reading. Offering solid bones and major updates already in place, this property is perfect for investors or buyers looking to build equity. Inside, you'll find three private bedrooms and one full bath, along with a traditional layout featuring a formal dining room, comfortable living room, and a spacious eat-in kitchen ready for your personal touch. A convenient mud room adds functionality, while the walk-up attic provides plenty of additional storage space. The home also features a full basement for even more storage or workshop potential. Outside, enjoy a covered patio and a one-car detached garage, offering both outdoor relaxation and off-street parking. Important upgrades include: 3-year-old roof, Replacement windows, 100-amp upgraded electric service, Hot air oil heat, Natural gas hot water.Replacement window Property is being sold as is where is with no contingencies. Winning bidder will pay a non-refundable Down Payment of $10,000, (Ten Thousand), day of the auction, net within 30 days. A 10% buyer premium will be added to the winning bid price. Auction will be held at the property on Thursday April 9th at 5:00 PM.

Room sizes

Living Room
13 x 12  Main Level
Dining Room
15 x 11  Main Level
Kitchen
11 x 12  Main Level
Basement
47 x 12  Lower Level
Mud Room
7 x 4  Main Level
Bedroom 1
12 x 11  Upper Level
Bedroom 2
12 x 10  Upper Level
Bedroom 3
11 x 8  Upper Level
Bathroom 1
9 x 6  Upper Level

Location

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Listing Details

Summary
Architectural Type

Traditional

Garage(s)

Garage - Rear Entry

Interior Features
Basement

Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Unfinished, Stone

Interior Features

Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Laundry: Basement

Appliances

Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater

Rooms List

Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Mud Room, Bathroom 1

Exterior Features
Roofing

Architectural Shingle, Pitched

Exterior Features

Exterior Lighting, Patio(s), Porch(es), Roof, Frame, Masonry

Utilities
Heating

Forced Air, Oil

Hot Water

Natural Gas

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water

Public

Property History

Date
Change
Price

Miscellaneous

Assessment : 71,200
Zoning: Res
Lattitude : 40.367080
Longitude : -75.923070
MLS# : PABK2068738
Views : 22
Listing Courtesy: Dale Longenecker of RE/MAX Of Reading

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